And she continued, raising her voice when the hammering blows from the workmen became too loud.
At last she came to the end of the column.
"Now see if there is any news from Calcutta," said her employer.
She scanned the sheets again.
"Yes, here it is," she said, after a moment; "From our special correspondent."
"That's it. Read!"
"The news that we are receiving from Dacca...."
Her voice shook so as she said this name that Monsieur Vulfran's attention was attracted.
"What's the matter?" he said. "Why are you trembling?"
"I don't know," she said, timidly; "perhaps I am nervous."